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  When Now Means Now - A handbook...

  Mary-Beth Hosking

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  When I was fifteen, all I wanted to do was sing. 
  It was all I wanted, until the day that it wasn’t. 
  Then I had a decision to make. 
  I had been focussed on singing for so long that this was all I was known for. 
  Now I was about to change everything and I panicked. What would people think? 
  Would they think less of me? What if I failed? 
  When you make a major life change, these are the things that will go through your 
  mind. 
  All I can say is do not shy away from who you are and what you aspire to be. 
  This book is for anyone looking to change or advance their career, knowing the 
  steps to take, the mistakes to avoid and the feedback to trust. If your time is now, 
  then let this book guide you to making your career goals a reality.

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  The Leadership Journeyman -...

  Peter D. Schwartz

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  For those ready to embrace impermanence, challenge assumptions, and keep refining their craft, The Leadership Journeyman is the essential guide to walking the path well.

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  Psychology of Influence Based on...

  Edward Hamilton

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  "Psychology of Influence Based on Ethical Principles" is a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing the principles of influence in a responsible and ethical manner. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each delving into a different aspect of the psychology of influence. From understanding the basic principles of persuasion to the ethical considerations involved in using influence tactics, this book offers a comprehensive look at the topic.  
  The book explores the latest research and theories in the field of psychology, providing practical examples and real-world applications for readers to use in their own lives. Whether you are a professional looking to improve your communication skills or an individual seeking to better understand how others influence you, this book is a must-read. With its easy-to-understand language and engaging writing style, "Psychology of Influence Based on Ethical Principles" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.

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  My Farmer My Customer - Building...

  Marty Travis

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  This book is perfect for anyone who eats and wants to understand what it takes to produce healthy food. Through new ideas and a different perspective, Marty shares a winning formula for success in modern family farming. Written by the owner of the Spence Farm featured in the documentary, Sustainable, this book provides listeners with the necessary steps an owner-operator must take to set up their family farm for long-term success. It's a must-listen for anyone who is passionate about healthy food and healthy farms, from chefs to home cooks to the commercial grower. Marty, a seasoned farmer, writes each chapter like a neighbor giving trusted advice, and his honesty in sharing what worked, and what failed all reasons this book is so special. Readable in one sitting, but with enough details to give you years of goals to accomplish, this information will teach you how to avoid the strategic pitfalls many farmers face today, how to make a profit, and how to position yourself for low-risk, high-yield seasons. Every chapter includes essential information based on the author's personal experience to help you make money with farming, whether you are just starting, transitioning to a new business model, or just wanting to buck the conventional approach to agriculture.

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  The Model Black - How Black...

  Barbara Banda

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  This book is for anyone who wants to understand what being more inclusive at work means, especially as it relates to black leaders. Based on candid interviews with thirty successful black leaders, it peels away the multifaceted layers of black British leaders in organizations to offer a new way of thinking about the black British experience. 
   
   
   
  This book provides the insights and ideas required to have positive conversations about race at work and to create work environments where black leaders can thrive. This book offers new ways of thinking about black people at work that help to further inclusion. It shines a light on the daily reality of being a black leader in the workplace, providing an alternative entry point for conversations around inclusion and explores what individuals and organizations can do to increase inclusion in the workplace. Through firsthand stories this book explores the challenges, compromises, struggles, and successes that black people encounter, and the range of strategies they employ to achieve success as they navigate the "white" workplace. 
   
   
   
  It is essential for business leaders in the private, public, and third sector, human resources professionals, students, anyone teaching or mentoring black students or leaders, and everyone interested in understanding race and furthering inclusion in the workplace.

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  HBR Guide to Being More Productive

  Harvard Business Review

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  Every day begins with the same challenge: too many tasks on your to-do list and not enough time to accomplish them. Perhaps you tell yourself to just buckle down and get it all done—skip lunch, work a longer day. Maybe you throw your hands up, recognize you can't do it all, and just begin fighting the biggest fire or greasing the squeakiest wheel. 
   
   
   
  And yet you know how good it feels on those days when you're working at peak productivity, taking care of difficult and meaty projects while also knocking off the smaller tasks that have been hanging over your head forever. Those are the times when your day didn't run you—you ran your day. To have more of those days more often, you need to discover what works for you given your strengths, your preferences, and the things you must accomplish. 
   
   
   
  Whether you're an assistant or the CEO, whether you've been in the workforce for forty years or are just starting out, this guide will help you be more productive. You'll discover different ways to motivate yourself to work when you really don't want to; take on less, but get more done; preserve time for your most important work; improve your focus; make the most of small pockets of time between meetings; set boundaries with colleagues—without alienating them; and take time off without tearing your hair out.

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